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Family Support through a life threatening battle

Mum passed away 12 years ago from an Ovarian cancer battle. The Chemotherapy did her heart in and she had a massive heart attack. Her biggest asset her heart failed her in the end. Its been really hard loosing my mother, its really the only person in the whole world you can depend on 24/7. She was very supportive and loving. Life will never be the same.
Dad has lived through quiet a bit. Now 70 he lost the love of his life and I think he struggles with that still. Then he has had to go through my 2 battles as well. Its been hard for him and I now its hurt him. My sisters were really supportive. In many ways, I already knew how much I loved them but the bond is stronger. They were really there for me. Of course their is my boys, they were really wonderful. Really scared but very supportive. They are my legacy I am so proud of the 3 of them. They are wonderful men now. Grown from the little boys that used to play with Thomas the tank engine and dress up in Batman and Ninja Turtle gear. Family support is really important. After all family is everything....
It effects everyone in your life, life changing for all.
#iamstillawoman #family #support #breastcancer

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